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Guideline #2: Worship God Together In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

Authentic worship is essential for any church to function in a God-honoring way. Authentic worship is discussed by honestly answering three important question.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) TEXT: JOHN 4:21-24 TITLE: GUIDELINE #2: “WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH” INTRODUCTION: A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "M" Word Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

Whether we are a good steward of God's provision or not depends on the attitude of our heart. Are we trusting God for all our needs? If so he will provide and bless us.

Money. It’s a hot topic! Most people in the world live in order to make money. After all, its money that pays the bills, puts food on the table and clothes on our back. But it’s also money that brings us comfort because we can buy for ourselves things that bring us ease and comfort in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Malachi: For Me Or Against Me? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Malachi's message was to let the people know emphatically that God loved them, but God wanted to know if they were “For Him or Against Him?”

A. When I was a boy our preacher called it, “Fence Straddling.” 1. That’s when someone tries to LIVE for both Jesus Christ and the World. a. We see this all around us. ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever had a co-worker who CLAIMED to be a Christian, but you couldn’t tell it by the way she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Refreshment Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 17, 2001

Do you want real refreshment in life? Come to the living water that Jesus offers us!

INTRODUCTION  Have you ever taken the time to sit back and take look at your life? Have you ever taken the time to look back on your life to see where you have been and then tried to look a head to see where you want to be?  At this point in your life do you know what you want out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Church Really That Big Of A Deal? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 5, 2001

God makes a big deal out of church by offering his blessings through a local congregation.

Reader’s Digest records an interesting conversation between three frustrated pastors. Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Feeling Worn Down?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

We all carry baggage, but Jesus has offered to take that load off of your shoulders.

(Message starts with church member carrying 5-6 heavy suitcases labeled: anger, failure, worry, doubt, guilt, etc...member tries to get seated with baggage. Q & A with Pastor about carrying baggage. Pastor takes baggage from membe and puts it around the cross). Like Sean many of you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are No Excuses With God Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005

God always has an answer for every excuse we offer when he calls us.

Lessons From the Life of Moses: There Are No Excuses with God Exodus 3:11- 4:17 “Excuses,” some wise sage once said, “are like armpits. Everyone has them and they usually all stink.” I was struck by a news article published by UPI that listed the most absurd excuses The Metropolitan ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Thankfulness - A Living Legacy

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2005

Thankfulness is not an isolated expression of appreciation to someone for services offered. It speaks of the depth or lack of relationship with God.

“Major Barbara” George Bernard Shaw’s play of 1905 is still a world wide favorite, and was performed in the Shaw Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake just this past August. Major Barbara’s father, Andrew Undershaft was critically viewed by his ex-wife and children alike for his trade in cannons and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Trumpet Is Blowing Series

Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 7, 2005

This message will offer clear and concise regarding the revelance and necessity of the day of Pentecost to believers in the Body of Christ!

The Celebration of Pentecost Part 1: The Trumpet is Sounding Sermonic Text: Numbers 10:1-10 Message By: Evangelist Michael Woods I. Introduction A. There is a dynamic in the Christian Church that we must not forget and be careful to observe. This is the dynamic of the Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Grow Weary

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006

There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Of The Post Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 29, 2006

Luke only offers us two post Resurrection appearances of Jesus - this is one of them - Why?

Story: Malcolm Muggeridge was a Marxist before he found Christ. During the Cold War he travelled to Russia to write a story about the Communist party and the decline of religion in that atheistic regime. After conducing a series of interviews with officials in the Kremlin, he attended a Russian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-43, Luke 23:39-49

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Provides The Way

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2003

Christ provides an exit from sin through his forgiveness and offers free entrance to worship.

Two tragedies happened in less than a week. The first took place in Chicago, the second in Rhode Island. Awful accounts depicted how people became trapped in chaos and many eventually perished. That could have happened to anyone of us, couldn’t it? The truth is, that in many ways, we are trapped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

When Life Isn't Perfect

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed